Sunan Ibn Majah #3308

Chapters on Dress
Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ نُذَيْرٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ أَخَذَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِأَسْفَلِ عَضَلَةِ سَاقِي أَوْ سَاقِهِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذَا مَوْضِعُ الإِزَارِ فَإِنْ أَبَيْتَ ‏.‏ فَأَسْفَلَ فَإِنْ أَبَيْتَ فَأَسْفَلَ فَإِنْ أَبَيْتَ فَلاَ حَقَّ لِلإِزَارِ فِي الْكَعْبَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ نُذَيْرٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of the lower part of my calf or his calf and said: ‘This is where the lower wrap should come to. If you insist, then lower, and if you insist, then lower, but the lower wrap has no right to (come to) the ankle.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Hudhaifah said:

Context

Hudhaifah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) provided guidance on the proper length of clothing, specifically the lower wrap. This hadith emphasizes the importance of adhering to guidelines regarding dress, which reflects one's faith and respect for Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary fashion, understanding the significance of clothing etiquette can help individuals express their identity while adhering to their beliefs. This hadith encourages Muslims to dress modestly and in accordance with Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it provides specific guidance on the appropriate length of garments in accordance with Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #3308 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Dress. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Hudhaifah said:.

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